Starbucks Made a Dubai Chocolate Matcha—and It’s Topped With Pistachio Cold Foam

Starbucks is kicking off the new year with an international twist, introducing two new iced beverages inspired by the decadent flavors of Dubai. The Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha and Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha are set to debut on January 6 as part of the coffee giant’s winter 2026 menu.

While Starbucks hasn’t shared full ingredient details, early photos suggest the drinks are layered with indulgent cold foam and topped with brown butter sprinkles. The Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha appears to blend rich chocolate notes with pistachio-infused foam, while the Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha takes their classic iced matcha latte and elevates it with a chocolate and pistachio-flavored topping.

These new drinks follow the success of Starbucks’ global-themed offerings and arrive just in time for the new year. Though iced, they bring the warmth of dessert flavors typically found in Middle Eastern cafes and sweet shops.

Other items in the winter lineup include returning fan favorites like the Pistachio Latte and new protein-packed Caramel Matcha and Lattes. But it’s the Dubai-inspired drinks that are generating the most buzz online, with customers curious to see how the blend of chocolate, matcha, and pistachio will play out.

Starbucks continues to expand its flavor palette with globally influenced creations. These Dubai chocolate drinks may be the next viral menu hit when they drop in stores nationwide this January.